Aug
27

Labeling Your Belongings: Rude?

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If you’re an only child, life for you has been easy sailing. You always were assured that the Capri Suns you like in your lunch everyday were in stock and that your Zebra Cakes were always there for a late night snack. You never had to worry about toothpaste running out on you because you were the only one using it and your parents had extras in the closet for when yours was spent. Your video game console was always exactly as you left it, with your memory card and accounts linked just how you … [Read more...]

Aug
20

Cheetah Nails, Cake Pops and Hanging Yarn Balls?

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Being in college can really strip you of helpful resources you’re so used to having around at home. Being a college student means that you’re always stressed for time and sharing space with someone else at least, all of the time. You think this is all fine and dandy until your roommate starts getting comfortable with you and also with openly voicing how they feel about certain things you may do. Maybe they don’t like that you chew with your mouth open or leave your socks on the floor. Or, … [Read more...]

Aug
10

How to Transition from College Wear to Work Attire

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You've been in school for at least the last 4 years, working hard to get that degree that will certify you as a professional in your field of study. Now that you’ve graduated, you’re ready to dive in and start a career in your field. You send out your resume and cover letter to different companies and organizations and go on countless interviews.  While you’re there, you notice that other people working in those offices are dressed a little bit differently than you are. “What, you mean … [Read more...]

Aug
02

Should You Live with Your Parents after Graduation?

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Moving Day

You’ve graduated, congratulations! You have really accomplished so much and should be so proud of yourself for all of your hard work and dedication. The excitement of graduation and being done with school (or finding out what grad school is right for you) can be overwhelming in the best way possible. You’ve finally got that degree and can move out and start planning your own life for yourself.  What better way to claim your independence than by doing your own laundry, cooking your own … [Read more...]

Jun
25

Hey, That’s Mine

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Everything you spend your hard-earned money on is disappearing. Your food, your soap, and even your cleaning supplies are being used up way too quickly. You know your roommates must be using your stuff, but they never offer to reimburse you. Nor do they buy anything for the apartment themselves. On the rare occasion that one of them does make a trip to the grocery store they always ‘forget’ to buy the stuff that everyone uses (like sponges).  You’re the only one that ever buys anything … [Read more...]

Jun
19

Private vs. Federal Student Loans

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Student loans

 Federal and private student loans are very different, but unless you’ve done your homework it can be difficult to recognize which loan is the better option. No matter how appealing a private loan may be (they often offer very low interest rates initially) you should think twice before you choose to borrow money from a private lender. Max out all of your federal loans first and carefully examine the private loan contract. Here’s why – -Your Interest Rate may Rise Private lenders … [Read more...]

Jun
19

Juggling the Bills and your Roommates

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Roommates and Bills

The bills are due today. You reminded your roommates about the due date over a week ago, but they still haven’t coughed up their share of the cash. And this isn’t the first time either. Last month it took over 2 weeks for you to get all the rent money back, and they only paid you after you asked over a million times. It’s just not fair. You can’t keep talking all the responsibility for the bills. It’s obviously not fair that all of the money comes out of your pocket first. … [Read more...]

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